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Lost in the Stream: The Miraculous Story of Two Fishermen Lost at Sea
What goes through someone’s mind when they’re immersed in the open ocean, hypothermic, and either going to drown or be eaten alive by sharks? How does one have the will to survive a mariner’s worst nightmare of being lost at sea?
In Lost in the The Miraculous Story of Two Fisherman Lost at Sea you’ll be privy to the kind of excruciating choices that mean life or death . With wreckage of the Anhinga floating all around them, Eric Bingham (captain) and Johnny Savage (mate) struggled to survive in the middle of the Gulf Stream after a colossal rogue wave sank their sportfishing vessel. It took decades for Johnny to come to terms with the fact the still voice inside him and people who’d already heard the story were
“Johnny, you need to write a book.”
The Anhinga had vanished so quickly there hadn't been time for a distress call, life raft, or emergency beacon. They were microscopic specks, in peril, lost to the power of the restless waves. So how did two fisherman with survival chances close to zero endure being at the mercy of the mighty sea?
In Lost in the The Miraculous Story of Two Fisherman Lost at Sea you’ll be privy to the kind of excruciating choices that mean life or death . With wreckage of the Anhinga floating all around them, Eric Bingham (captain) and Johnny Savage (mate) struggled to survive in the middle of the Gulf Stream after a colossal rogue wave sank their sportfishing vessel. It took decades for Johnny to come to terms with the fact the still voice inside him and people who’d already heard the story were
“Johnny, you need to write a book.”
The Anhinga had vanished so quickly there hadn't been time for a distress call, life raft, or emergency beacon. They were microscopic specks, in peril, lost to the power of the restless waves. So how did two fisherman with survival chances close to zero endure being at the mercy of the mighty sea?
286 pages, Paperback
Published July 17, 2022
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December 9, 2022
“Every now and then, a story comes along so powerful it touches and changes lives. This is one of those stories.” ~ Captain Johnny Savage
April 13th, 1998, started like an ordinary day at work for first mate Johnny Savage and Captain Eric Bingham as they set sail from Key West, Florida, for Cancun, Mexico; however, about ninety nautical miles into their journey, a fifty-six-foot rogue wave appeared like a monster from their worst nightmares, sending their sportfishing boat, the Anhinga, free-falling into the unforgiving Atlantic.
“Nothing ever happens during the daytime,” Johnny remembers thinking when he stored the emergency locator beacon (EPIRB) and life raft below deck rather than in the cockpit. Unfortunately, the sea is rarely predictable and sunk the Anhinga faster than Johnny or Captain Eric could retrieve the emergency supplies. Lost in the Gulf Stream, with nobody knowing where they were or what had happened, the men clung to one another and simultaneously began praying the Lord’s Prayer. Over the next eleven hours, Johnny Savage would fight against his greatest fears and witness God’s provision in their exact time of need, shaking his faith to its core.
“Too often in life, when there’s a struggle before us, we want to quit and go the other way. We want to do the easy thing or what’s best for our own life at the moment. We cut ourselves short when we don’t let the trials that come into our lives finish their work in us. We miss the valuable lesson God plans for our lives. We miss the prize. But in this moment at sea, I made it to the surfboard. I made it to the prize.” ~ Captain Johnny Savage
Since that near fateful day, Anhinga’s wreck changed how boats make open ocean transits and impacted many's lives through Johnny’s vulnerable testimony. I had the privilege of receiving a copy of Lost in the Stream from the author and thoroughly enjoyed reading the topics on his heart as he chronicled his life before and after the events of April 13th. What stood out to me the most was Captain Johnny's honesty when discussing suicide, his faith, and the fear of bearing his soul to strangers. After such an incredible encounter with God, you’d think a person would be changed forever, but trauma is real, and it wracked through Captain Johnny until he finally surrendered and gave it all to God!
A story of hope, faith, divine intervention, and fishing, this memoir will serve as an encouragement that none of us are alone or beyond saving. Even when it feels like we’re completely lost at sea, God’s got His hand on us.
I love what Captain Johnny wrote in his note to me, “The trials of life are a strange thing. Do they come because of a choice we made, or is God using it in our life? I think the best way to find out is to persevere through it.”
Keep pushing on!
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"Every now and then, a story comes along so powerful it touches and changes lives. This is one of those stories." ~ Captain Johhny Savage
"Our life is like the open ocean with many choices of paths to take. At some point in time, we must cross through the dangerous waters." ~ Captain Johhny Savage
"The trials of life are a strange thing. Do they come because of a choice we made or is God using it in our life? I think the best way to find out is to persevere through it." ~ Captain Johhny Savage
"Captain Eric and I are here today because God chose to work a miracle in our lives. His reason for saving us is beyond my ability to understand, but I don’t think the purpose is for me to fully understand. Maybe the purpose of our rescue was for me to help you see how the admiral’s love is working in your life." ~ Captain Johhny Savage
"Everyone reaches low points in their lives. I pray this story will give hope to the list, faith to the faithless, encouragement to those facing overwhelming odds against them, and provide proof that miracles do happen." ~ Captain Johhny Savage
"Too often in life, when there’s a struggle before us, we want to quit and go the other way. We want to do the easy thing or what’s best for our own life at the moment. We cut ourselves short when we don’t let the trials that come into our lives finish their work in us. we miss the valuable lesson God plans for our lives. we miss the prize. But in this moment at sea, I made it to the surfboard. I made it to the prize." ~ Captain Johhny Savage
April 13th, 1998, started like an ordinary day at work for first mate Johnny Savage and Captain Eric Bingham as they set sail from Key West, Florida, for Cancun, Mexico; however, about ninety nautical miles into their journey, a fifty-six-foot rogue wave appeared like a monster from their worst nightmares, sending their sportfishing boat, the Anhinga, free-falling into the unforgiving Atlantic.
“Nothing ever happens during the daytime,” Johnny remembers thinking when he stored the emergency locator beacon (EPIRB) and life raft below deck rather than in the cockpit. Unfortunately, the sea is rarely predictable and sunk the Anhinga faster than Johnny or Captain Eric could retrieve the emergency supplies. Lost in the Gulf Stream, with nobody knowing where they were or what had happened, the men clung to one another and simultaneously began praying the Lord’s Prayer. Over the next eleven hours, Johnny Savage would fight against his greatest fears and witness God’s provision in their exact time of need, shaking his faith to its core.
“Too often in life, when there’s a struggle before us, we want to quit and go the other way. We want to do the easy thing or what’s best for our own life at the moment. We cut ourselves short when we don’t let the trials that come into our lives finish their work in us. We miss the valuable lesson God plans for our lives. We miss the prize. But in this moment at sea, I made it to the surfboard. I made it to the prize.” ~ Captain Johnny Savage
Since that near fateful day, Anhinga’s wreck changed how boats make open ocean transits and impacted many's lives through Johnny’s vulnerable testimony. I had the privilege of receiving a copy of Lost in the Stream from the author and thoroughly enjoyed reading the topics on his heart as he chronicled his life before and after the events of April 13th. What stood out to me the most was Captain Johnny's honesty when discussing suicide, his faith, and the fear of bearing his soul to strangers. After such an incredible encounter with God, you’d think a person would be changed forever, but trauma is real, and it wracked through Captain Johnny until he finally surrendered and gave it all to God!
A story of hope, faith, divine intervention, and fishing, this memoir will serve as an encouragement that none of us are alone or beyond saving. Even when it feels like we’re completely lost at sea, God’s got His hand on us.
I love what Captain Johnny wrote in his note to me, “The trials of life are a strange thing. Do they come because of a choice we made, or is God using it in our life? I think the best way to find out is to persevere through it.”
Keep pushing on!
Click here to see more book reviews by Inspire-Truth
"Every now and then, a story comes along so powerful it touches and changes lives. This is one of those stories." ~ Captain Johhny Savage "Our life is like the open ocean with many choices of paths to take. At some point in time, we must cross through the dangerous waters." ~ Captain Johhny Savage "The trials of life are a strange thing. Do they come because of a choice we made or is God using it in our life? I think the best way to find out is to persevere through it." ~ Captain Johhny Savage "Captain Eric and I are here today because God chose to work a miracle in our lives. His reason for saving us is beyond my ability to understand, but I don’t think the purpose is for me to fully understand. Maybe the purpose of our rescue was for me to help you see how the admiral’s love is working in your life." ~ Captain Johhny Savage "Everyone reaches low points in their lives. I pray this story will give hope to the list, faith to the faithless, encouragement to those facing overwhelming odds against them, and provide proof that miracles do happen." ~ Captain Johhny Savage "Too often in life, when there’s a struggle before us, we want to quit and go the other way. We want to do the easy thing or what’s best for our own life at the moment. We cut ourselves short when we don’t let the trials that come into our lives finish their work in us. we miss the valuable lesson God plans for our lives. we miss the prize. But in this moment at sea, I made it to the surfboard. I made it to the prize." ~ Captain Johhny SavageMay 19, 2023
The title is what caught my attention. The title turned out to be very misleading, as it may have been 20% of the story. This is more of an Autobiography of a man’s life and how he became a captain in the fishing world. The story jumps around quite a bit with some nonessential story telling that lost my interest. It could have definitely used some editing, however the writer does admit in the end that writing is new to him and is not his best attribute.
I do not recall the captain becoming disabled during the sinking of the Anhinga. So it seemed one or two ways. The captain thought he stilled pulled rank and put all of the responsibility on the mate to save both of their lives. Or the mate took all of the credit for saving both of their lives. I could be wrong, but definitely not interested enough to go back and verify.
I do not recall the captain becoming disabled during the sinking of the Anhinga. So it seemed one or two ways. The captain thought he stilled pulled rank and put all of the responsibility on the mate to save both of their lives. Or the mate took all of the credit for saving both of their lives. I could be wrong, but definitely not interested enough to go back and verify.
September 12, 2024
I agree with one of the other reviews that says the book is more about the biography of the author. Before and after the adventure of being ship wrecked and rescued, too much was about him and not all that interesting. The miracles it took to survive are compelling! The way his life was changed as a result is a great testimony. A good editor would have made it better I am sure, but he is a fisherman, not an English major.
August 6, 2022
Good Read
Lost In The Stream - not only a story of being lost at sea but being lost in faithfulness to God and how your life can be turned around to become the person you know you are and should be.
A reminder that you are never Lost in the Stream when you fully rely on God.
Lost In The Stream - not only a story of being lost at sea but being lost in faithfulness to God and how your life can be turned around to become the person you know you are and should be.
A reminder that you are never Lost in the Stream when you fully rely on God.
September 5, 2022
This is definitely a must read…such a strong testament of faith! A great story of courage, strength, and tenacity. The author did such a great job writing this book, so much detail that you actually feel like you’re right there with him. I highly recommend this one!!!
March 19, 2024
I read this book because I’ve met the captain of the Anhinga and wanted to know the story. It is told from the view of the Mate. The story is well told and heart wrenching to say the least but then the book gets long winded. Still served my purpose though and I’m glad I read it.
August 25, 2022
LOVED LOVED your book 🙏🏻✝️
April 11, 2023
Great story. I wish the pictures had be clear and that some charts/maps had been included.
January 31, 2025
My husband read this book and gave the 5 star review. I have not read it yet but I have met the author and look forward to reading it sometime soon.
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